Injuries keep piling up for the Nashville Predators’ defense.
Alexandre Carrier, a key player, is now sidelined with an upper-body injury and won’t be back for a while. He got hurt during the game against the Ottawa Senators last Saturday, leaving in the third period after a hit. His performance that day included no points, a -1 rating, four blocks, and two hits over 15:39 minutes on ice. This season has been tough for him; he’s lagging behind his usual stats. With 26 giveaways in just 28 games this year—compared to 39 over 77 games last season—his numbers aren’t looking good.
Carrier’s defensive pairing with Jeremy Lauzon wasn’t shining either. They ranked as one of the weakest duos when it came to expected goals percentage (xGoals%), clocking in at just 40.9% across nearly 243 minutes together. Coach Andrew Brunette had already split them up recently but now faces the challenge of managing without both players for some time .
Predators Face Defensive Challenges:
The team hasn’t yet announced any roster changes but will likely need to before their upcoming match against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Only six defensemen are currently fit to play on Nashville’s roster.
Fans might wonder how these injuries will affect their team’s chances this season.
Despite these setbacks, unexpected twists and turns could still unfold as new players step up or strategies change suddenly like an unpredictable plot twist in your favorite book! The Predators must adapt quickly if they hope to maintain their competitive edge amidst this chaos.
What do you think? Can they bounce back from these challenges?
